"And you will take me to Europe?" she said. "We will make the grand tour?"
"As soon as you please."
"Then you deserve a reward."
She stooped and pressed a kiss lightly upon his cheek.
It was a mercenary kiss, but he was so much in love that he felt repaid for the wrong and wickedness he had done. It would not always be so, even if he should never be detected, but for the moment he was happy.
"Now let us form our plans," he said. "Will you marry me to-morrow evening?"
"But that gives me no time."
"You need no time. We will call on a clergyman, quietly, to-morrow evening, and in fifteen minutes we shall be man and wife. On Saturday a steamer leaves for Europe. We will start then."
"Oh, that will be nice. I can hardly believe that I shall so soon realize the dreams of years. I want to go to Paris first."
"Anywhere you please. Your wish shall be my law."